Get the chance to win this beautiful Watercolor illustration of a Catesby's Gentian - Giclee print!

Catesby's gentian is a plant native to the southeastern United States, named for Mark Catesby, who depicted it in plate number 70 of his "The Nature History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" of 1754. Flowers appear in early autumn, and range, in color from a pale pinkish lavender to a rich peacock blue.

Limited edition Giclee art print: Signed and numbered by the Ellen Fishburne, the artist.

Original: 8.5" x 11" Watercolor on paper, completed in 2021. Currently in the private collection of the artist

Print Size: 11" x 14" unframed.

"Gentiana Catsebyi" was featured on the back cover of South Carolina Wildlife magazine's Jan/Feb 2022 issue.

The Artist

Fishburne grew up in Statesville, NC, receiving private instruction from Louise Gilbert. She earned her BFA in Communications Art from East Carolina University and resides in Columbia, SC. She holds active memberships in the American Society of Botanical Artists and the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.

Giclee Print Certificate of Authenticity

This fine art print was crafted with care, using premium materials. Printed on archival paper using light-fast inks, it will retain its rich colors for the buyer's lifetime and far beyond. It will become an heirloom to be passed down through generations. Included is a separate Certificate of Authenticity from the printer, Ink Well Art Reproductions.

Item available for pick up at the SCWF office in Columbia after July 27, 2026. Email [email protected] with any questions